The Cardiology Channel
June 5, 2014 • Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Preventative Health, The JAMA Report
Azithromycin is an antibiotic commonly prescribed for pneumonia. Prior research suggests that the drug may also be associated with an increased risk of heart problems. A new study examined the risks and benefits of using azithromycin therapy in older patients hospitalized with pneumonia. Catherine Dolf has more in this week’s JAMA Report.